South African Parliament summons mobile giants over data costs
South Africa’s Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies has called the country’s major mobile network operators, Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, Telkom, and Rain to appear before it on Friday, June 13, in a bid to tackle persistent concerns over high data costs and patchy network connectivity. source
Nigeria Cuts Fuel Imports as Dangote Refinery Rises—South Africa Now Africa’s Top Petrol Buyer
A major energy shift is unfolding across Africa. For years, Nigeria held the title of Africa’s largest petrol importer. Now, that crown has passed to South Africa. A new report by energy consultancy CITAC reveals that Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel has dropped significantly, thanks in large part to
Ramaphosa urges broadening economic ownership to boost inclusivity and tackle inequality in SA.
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Nigeria Launches AfCFTA Air Corridor to Boost Trade with Africa and Cut Export Costs
In a significant move to strengthen trade ties across Africa, Nigeria has launched a new air corridor under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, linking exporters directly to Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa. The announcement was made by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke
Malema ends speech with “Kill the Boer” chant days after Trump showed Ramaphosa videos.
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eThekwini’s R1.5 Billion Loan Plan Raises Concerns Among Ratepayers and Opposition
The eThekwini Municipality plans to borrow R1.5 billion to fund capital projects in the upcoming 2024/2025 financial year — a move that’s drawing concern from opposition parties and residents alike. Municipal officials presented the borrowing proposal during an Executive Committee (Exco) meeting on Friday, noting that the loan would
Elon Musk tells President Cyril Ramaphosa he wants to bring Tesla cars to South Africa.
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Ex-Standard Bank Employee Banned for Borrowing Money from Clients
A former Standard Bank financial planner has been permanently barred from working in the financial sector after using client relationships to borrow more than R28,000. Thapelo Jan Baloyi was hired as an independent contractor in October 2022, operating from the bank’s Secunda branch in Mpumalanga. But in July 2024,
Nigeria Gives China Green Light to Set Up Electric Vehicle Factories
Nigeria has officially approved China’s plans to establish electric vehicle (EV) factories in the country, marking a significant step in industrial and economic collaboration between the two nations. During a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai,